Olimpek
Olimpek is a bearded bronze dwarf holding a lettered tablet at Aleja Brücknera 10 in Wrocław, made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod in April 2022.
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Olimpek
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Story
Olimpek is a lively dwarf with swept-back hair, a flowing beard and a twirled moustache, and a pointed cap with a bent tip. In the photo he holds out one arm while the other hand grips a bronze tablet covered in raised lettering and symbols. He looks like a showman about to announce the results of a very important contest.
History & Significance
According to wromap.pl, Olimpek was made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and appeared on 20 April 2022 at Aleja Aleksandra Brücknera 10, and access to the spot may be limited by a gate, fence or barrier. Wrocław's dwarfs grew out of the Orange Alternative, a playful protest movement of the 1980s whose members painted dwarfs on city walls; the first bronze dwarf was placed on ul. Świdnicka in 2001, and hundreds have followed since. We found no source that says who commissioned Olimpek or what the symbols on his tablet mean.
Inspiration
His name echoes 'Olimp' and 'olimpijski', the Polish words for Olympus and Olympic, but we found no source confirming what the dwarf commemorates. The tablet in his hand carries raised lettering that is not legible in the photo, so we do not read anything into it.
Fun Facts
- He appeared on 20 April 2022, according to wromap.pl.
- Beata Zwolańska-Hołod made him; she is credited with 242 dwarfs on the Polish Wikipedia list.
- He holds a bronze tablet with raised lettering and symbols.
- His name echoes Olimp, but no source we found explains the link.
- The nearest dwarfs in our database are about 780 m away.
How to Find This Dwarf
Go to Aleja Aleksandra Brücknera 10 and check that you can reach the spot, as wromap.pl notes possible barriers. The nearest dwarfs are Medaliści 783 m southwest, Kazio 856 m south and Costek 896 m west, so plan Olimpek as a separate stop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Olimpek dwarf?
Olimpek is listed at Aleja Aleksandra Brücknera 10 in the Karłowice-Różanka area of Wrocław.
Who made Olimpek and when?
Beata Zwolańska-Hołod made him, and wromap.pl lists his appearance on 20 April 2022.
Can I always reach Olimpek?
Not necessarily. wromap.pl says access may be limited by a gate, fence or barrier, so check before you go.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Stands at ground level on a stone ledge by a building wall with a grated walkway behind. wromap.pl warns that access may be limited by a gate, fence or barrier, so check before you go.
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